Discover Canada booklet questions Flashcards
Which of the following is the federal government responsible for?
A. Highways
B. Natural resources
C. Education
D. Interprovincial Trade and Communications
D. Interprovincial Trade and Communications
Some of the Federal Gov responsibilities are: National defense, foreign policy, Citizenship, policing, criminal justice, international trade, aboriginal affairs.
When did the Fathers of Confederation established the Dominion of Canada?
July 1, 1867
Who let Quebec into confederation? A. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine B. Sir George-Etienne Cartier C. Sir Wilfrid Laurier D. Sir John A. Macdonald
B. Sir George-Etienne Cartier
Key architect of Confederation from Quebec. A railway lawyer, Montrealer, close ally of Macdonald.
Helped negotiate the entry of the Northwest Territories, Manitoba and BC into Canada
Which of the followings are responsibilities of the provincial government?
A. Education, health care, natural resource and policing
B. Nation Defense, health care, citizenship and firefighting
C. Education, foreign policy, natural resource and policing
D. Nation defense, foreign policy, highways and aboriginal affairs
A. Education, health care, natural resource and policing
Which Province is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world? A. Manitoba B. Saskatchewan C. BC D. Alberta
B. Saskatchewan
In what year did Canada become a country? A. 1867 B. 1687 C. 1786 D. 1678
A. 1867
What do you call the Queen's representative in the provinces? A. Governor Lieutenant B. Queen's Governor C. Lieutenant Governor D. Governor General
C. Lieutenant Governor
Appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, normally for 5 years
Which Act granted, for the first time in Canada, legislative assemblies elected by the people? A. The constitutional Act of 1982 B. The constitutional Act of 1891 C. The constitutional Act of 1791 D. The constitutional Act of 1972
C. The constitutional Act of 1791
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of Canada? A. The Governor General B. The Prime Minister C. Other judges D. The people
A. The Governor General
When did settlers from France first established communities on the St. Lawrence River? A. Late 1600s B. Early 1700s C. Late 1700s D. Early 1600s
D. Early 1600s
Which was the last province to join Canada? A. PEI B. Manitoba C. Newfoundland D. Yukon
C. Newfoundland
Which of the following is the oldest colony of British Empire in Canada? A. Quebec B. Ontario C. Alberta D. Newfoundland and Labrador
D. Newfoundland and Labrador
most easterly point in North America and has its own time zone
Who was the first person to draw a map of Canada's east coast? A. Jean Talon B. Georges Cartier C. John Cabot D. Jacques Cartier
C. John Cabot in 1497
Who discovered insulin? A. Dr. Wilder Penfield B. Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward C. Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best D. Dr. John A. Hopps
C. Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best
Who circled the globe in a wheelchair to raise funds for spinal cord research? A. Reginald Fessenden B. Rick Hansen C. Terry Fox D. Gerhard Herzberg
B. Rick Hansen
Who is the father of Manitoba and defender of metis rights? A. Louis Riel B. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine C. Sir John A. Macdonald D. Sir Willian Riel
A. Louis Riel
When did the United Empire Loyalist come to Canada? A. Late 1600s B. Early 1600s C. Early 1700s D. Late 1700s
D. Late 1700s
In 1776, the 13 British colonies to the South of Quebec declared independence and formed the United States, as a result 40,000 people loyal to the Crown (loyalists), fled the oppression of the American revolution and settled in Nova Scotia and Quebec
What happened at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham?
A. The Voyagers battled with the British for fur trading rights
B. Americans fought the United Empire Loyalist during the American Revolution
C. The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America
D. The French defeated the British in a battle for Quebec
C. The British defeated the French marking the end of France’s empire in America
in 1759
Who proclaimed the amended Constitution of Canada in 1982? A. The Senate B. Queen Elizabeth II C. The people of Canada D. The Prime Minister
B. Queen Elizabeth II
Who was Sir George-Etienne Cartier?
A. A railway lawyer and Montrealer
B. The first French-Canadian Prime Minister
C. The first head of a responsible government
D. Canada’s first Prime Minister
A. A railway lawyer and Montrealer
Since when has the protocol for the amendment of the Canadian constitution existed? A. 1962 B. 1982 C. 1885 D. 1972
B. 1982
it was amended to entrench the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Who led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry? A. John A. Macdonald B. Louis Riel C. Sam Steele D. George-Etienne Cartier
B. Louis Riel
As a response of Canada taking over the vast northwest region from the Hudson Bay Company without consulting the Metis
Which province was the first to grant voting rights to women? A. Quebec B. Ontario C. Nova Scotia D. Manitoba
D. Manitoba in 1916
When was the current flag of Canada raised for the first time? A. 1921 B. 1965 C. 1949 D. 1892
B. 1965
In which province are more than half of Canada's aeronautics and space industry located? A. Saskatchewan B. Ontario C. Quebec D. Manitoba
C. Quebec
Who is General Sir Arthur Currie?
A. Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War
B. A great frontier hero
C. An explorer of western Canada
D. A military leader of the Metis in the 19th century
A. Canada’s greatest soldier in the First World War
Which province was split into two at Confederation? A. Lower Canada B. Newfoundland C. Upper Canada D. The province of Canada
D. The province of Canada
split into two provinces, Ontario and Quebec. And together with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, formed the new country called Dominion of Canada
On what date did Nunavut become a territory? A. April 1st, 1999 B. May 1st, 1998 C. July 1st, 1867 D. July 31st, 1820
A. April 1st, 1999
Why is the British North America Act important in Canadian history?
A. It was agreed to by the First Nations and Inuit
B. It was written by the British government
C. The Aboriginal people signed the act
D. It made Confederation legal
D. It made Confederation legal and the Dominion of Canada was officially born (July 1st, 1867)
Who built the French empire in North America?
A. King Charles II
B. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval, Count Frontenac
C. Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur Iberville
D. Great Britain
B. Jean Talon, Bishop Laval, Count Frontenac
How many Great Lakes are located between Ontario and the US? A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven
B. Five
What is the significance of the Quebec Act of 1774?
A. It allowed Quebec to gain independence
B. It allowed the French to move into Quebec
C. Canada’s tolerance of religious tradition under the law
D. It gave the French more power
C. Canada’s tolerance of religious tradition under the law
It allowed religious freedom from Catholics and permitted them to hold public office, a practice not then allowed in Britain
Who were the Voyageurs?
A. Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe
B. Immigrants to Canada in the 18th century
C. Explorers searching for the North-West passage
D. Geographers who first charted the coastline of BC
A. Montreal-based traders who travelled by canoe
When did the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms become part of the Constitution? A. 1892 B. 1872 C. 1982 D. 1782
C. 1982
Why is the Constitution Act of 1982 important in Canadian history?
A. Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government
B. The Queen has more power in Canadian Government
C. It lets Canadians enjoy more freedom
D. It made changes to the Citizenship Act
A. Canada can modify the Constitution without the approval from the British Government
What do you call a law before it is passed? A. A proposed law B. A Bill C. A new law D. A proposal of a law
B. A Bill
Who, amongst these, is a Nobel Prize-winning scientist? A. Gerhard Herzberg B. Marshall McLuhan C. Alexander Graham Bell D. Harold Innis
A. Gerhard Herzberg
When did the Bristish North America Act come into effect? A. 1867 B. 1881 C. 1901 D. 1876
A. 1867
What are 3 minerals still mined in the territories today? A. Lead, gold and zinc B. Silver, lead and zinc C. Zinc, gold and bronze D. Zinc, lead and aluminum
A. Lead, gold and zinc
Who started the women's suffrage movement in Canada? A. Agnes Macphail B. Laura Secord C. Dr. Emily Stowe D. Madeleine Parent
C. Dr. Emily Stowe
When does Canada celebrates thanksgiving? A. The second Monday of October B. The first Friday of October C. The first Monday of September D. The first Monday of July
A. The second Monday of October
Who invented the worldwide system of standard time zones? A. Joseph-Armand Bombardier B. Reginald Fessenden C. Sir Sandford Fleming D. Alexander Graham Bell
C. Sir Sandford Fleming
How many Canadians were killed in WWI, from 1914-1918? A. 60,000 B. 170,000 C. 200,000 D. 70,000
A. 60,000
Which country was liberated by the Canadian army in 1944-1945? A. Germany B. Austria C. The Netherlands D. Japan
C. The Netherlands
Who is known as the greatest living Canadian? A. Dr Wilder Penfield B. Terry Fox C. Sir John A. Macdonald D. Sir Sandford Fleming
A. Dr Wilder Penfield
Pioneer brain surgeon
How large is Canada? A. About 8 million sq. Km B. About 10 million sq. Km C. About 11 million sq. Km D. About 9 million sq. Km
B. About 10 million sq. Km
Who is considered Canada's greatest soldier? A. General sir Arthur Currie B. Phil Edwards C. Sir John A. Macdonald D. Rick Hansen
A. General sir Arthur Currie
In which Act are the responsibilities of the federal and provincial government defined? A. The Federal Act B. The Government Act C. The Responsibilities Act D. The Constitution Act
D. The Constitution Act also known as the Bristish North America Act
What is the other name for a trial court? A. The Court of Queen's Bench B. The Federal Court C. The Provincial Court D. The Small Claims Courts
A. The Court of Queen’s Bench
also called Supreme Court
What UN operation did Canada participate in from 1950 to 1953?
A. Canadian forces defended Hong Kong
B. The Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge
C. Canada participated in the UN operation defending South Korea in the Korean War
D. Canadians volunteered to fight in the South African War
C. Canada participated in the UN operation defending South Korea in the Korean War
When did the name of Canada begin appearing on maps? A. By the 1750s B. By the 1580s C. By the 1550s D. By the 1650s
C. By the 1550s
How are Senators chosen? A. By the Premier of all provinces B. By the Governor General of Canada C. Appointed by the Governor General on the advise of the Prime Minister D. Appointed by the Queen
C. Appointed by the Governor General on the advise of the Prime Minister
When did thousands of miners first come to Yukon? A. 1870s B. 1980s C. 1780s D. 1890s
D. 1890s
When is the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day celebrated? A. 12th of November B. 20th of November C. 22nd of November D. 2nd of November
C. 22nd of November
What do you call the Queen's representative in the territories? A. Commissioner B. Member of the Legislative Assembly C. Sir D. Lieutenant-Governor
A. Commissioner
Why the battle of Vimy Ridge is important in the Canadian history?
A. It was the last battle of WWI
B. It has come to symbolise Canada’s becoming as a nation
C. It was an important victory in the Boer War
D. Out of it was formed the Canadian Corps
B. It has come to symbolise Canada’s becoming as a nation
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? A. Eight provinces and three territories B. Ten provinces and two territories C. Nine provinces and two territories D. Ten provinces and three territories
D. Ten provinces and three territories
What does confederation mean?
A. The joining of provinces to become a new country
B. The US confederate army came to settle in Canada
C. The combination of neighborhood to build a larger community
D. The merger of colonies to form a province
A. The joining of provinces to become a new country
In what year were the Aboriginal people granted the right to vote? A. 1960 B. 1790 C. 1950 D. 1632
A. 1960
In which period did Canada's economy and industry experienced a boom? A. 1880s B. 1890s and early 1900s C. 1920s D. 1860s
B. 1890s and early 1900s
What are the three parts of Parliament?
A. The Queen, Governor General and Prime Minister
B. The Governor General, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate
C. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate
D. The House of Commons, the Legislative Assembly and the Senate
C. The Queen, the House of Commons and the Senate
Who were the United Empire Loyalist? A. Inuit and First Nations B. French and British settlers C. First Nations and British settlers D. Settlers from the United States during the America Revolution
D. Settlers from the United States during the America Revolution
Which 4 provinces first formed Confederation?
A. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
B. Ontario, Newfoundland, Quebec and Nova Scotia
C. Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and BC
D. Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia
A. Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
When was the Canadian Pacific Railway finished? A. Late 1600s B. Late 1700s C. Late 1800s D. Early 1700s
C. Late 1800s
Nov 7 1885
Who contributed to the invention of the radio and also sent the world's first wireless voice message? A. Reginald Fessenden B. Alexander Graham Bell C. Mike Lazaridis D. Mathew Evans
A. Reginald Fessenden
In which year was the British Parliament prohibited from buying and selling slaves? A. 1793 B. 1877 C. 1807 D. 1833
C. 1807
Who became the first French Canadian Prime Minister since the formation of Confederation? A. Sir John Alexander Macdonald B. Sir Wilfrid Laurier C. Sir George-Etienne Cartier D. Sir Leonard Tilley
B. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
What is celebrated on April 9th? A. Vimy Day B. Family Day C. Thanksgiving Day D. Boxing Day
A. Vimy Day
When was EI introduced by the Canadian Federal Government? A. 1947 B. 1950 C. 1940 D. 1965
C. 1940
The arms that can be seen on dollar bills contain symbols of: A. Scotland and Ireland B. England and France C. Red maple leaves D. All of the above
D. All of the above
When was Canada's first financial institution opened? A. early 16th century B. Late 19th century C. Late 18th and early 19th centuries D. Early 18th century
C. Late 18th and early 19th centuries
Who recommended that Upper and Lower Canada be merged and given a responsible government? A. Sir Guy Carleton B. Lord Durham C. Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine D. Sir George-Etienne Cartier
B. Lord Durham
How many Canadians served in WWII? A, More than a million B. Less than 500,000 C. About 900,000 D. About 500,000
A, More than a million
When did Canada become the official name of the country? A. 1799 B. 1773 C. 1791 D. 1758
C. 1791
When were female Canadian citizens over the age of 21 granted the right to vote in federal elections? A. 1933 B. 1928 C. 1818 D. 1918
D. 1918
For how long was the title "Dominion of Canada" officially used? A. 100 years B. 250 years C. 50 years D. 200 years
A. 100 years
Who was Sir Sam Steele?
A. A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen
B. A military leader of the Metis in the 19th Century
C. The first PM of Canada
D. The father of Manitoba
A. A great frontier hero, Mounted Policeman and soldier of the Queen
Which was the first province in the Empire to move towards abolition of slavery? A. South Canada B. Upper Canada C. North America D. Lower Canada
B. Upper Canada
Who invented the Cardiac peacemaker? A. Gabriel Dumont B. Mathew Evans and Henry Woodward C. Dr. John A. Hopps D. Alexander Graham Bell
C. Dr. John A. Hopps
When was the first representative assembly in Canada elected? A. 1791 B. 1758 C. 1889 D. 1609
B. 1758
In Halifax NS
When is Labour day celebrated? A. The 1st of July B. The first Monday of September C. The 1st of May D. The 3rd Monday of October
B. The first Monday of September
When was the Official Languages Act passed? A. 1969 B. 1867 C. 1982 D. 2000
A. 1969
Which of the following are Canada’s famous writers?
A. Sir Ernest MacMillan and Healey William
B. Paul Henderson and Mark Tewksbury
C. Joy Kogawa, Michael Ondaatje and Rohinton Mistry
D. Emily Carr and Louis-Philippe Hebert
C. Joy Kogawa, Michael Ondaatje and Rohinton Mistry
Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine?
A. A champion of democracy and Aboriginal rights
B. A champion of democracy and French languages rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas
C. The first Head of State
D. The first French speaking PM
B. A champion of democracy and French languages rights and the first leader of a responsible government in the Canadas
What year was Confederation? A. 1867 B. 1687 C. 1876 D. 1786
A. 1867
Who was the first female Member of Parliament? A. Agnes Macphail B. Mary Ann Shadd Cary C. Laura Secord D. Alice Munro
A. Agnes Macphail
